Thoughts of a Veteran-Christian-Mental Health Dude

Where does true actually come from?  We can find some answers in this quote from Viktor Frankl.   “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

The skill of failing successfully is talked about in this brief 9-minute episode. 

As we start 2023, included in this episode are some tips to help you set practical goals and move you in the right direction. 

This is the final episode for 2022 and is a quick focus on the Christmas story, the real Christmas story. 

How can you help your significant other if they have mental health concerns when you are fighting some of those same concerns in your own life? 

How can participating in traditions, especially around the holiday season, support your mental health? 

With the upcoming holiday season, what is one way you can combat some of the potential feelings of depression and anxiety?  Try developing an attitude of gratitude. 

How do we begin to navigate through life amidst physical injuries that also impact our emotional, mental, and spiritual health?  This episode contains practical guidance to help you through this process.  

Helping you develop a growth mindset.  Survey Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/qikd4Typin 

Our first interview with a teen from my church discussing how we as adults can better connect with them.

In this episode, we discuss what it means to have a faith crisis and how to help someone, including yourself, during this time.  Survey Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/qikd4Typin 

When is the last time you did a self-evaluation of your life?  I mean, took a really good look at where you are?  In this episode, we have a few insights into doing just that.  Survey Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/qikd4Typin 

Let's talk about forgiveness, easy to say...hard to do. 

What can happen when you live your life the way God has intended for you? 

A quick discussion around the quote "God rarely moves the mountains in front of us, but He always helps us climb them." by Sheri Dew. 

Navigating through PTS as a veteran can be tough; that goes without saying, doing it with your partner can be as well.  In this episode, we look at ways to work through this together.  Gottman Sound Relationship House:  https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/

Are you self-aware?  Most people think they are, but in truth, most of us are not.  What does it mean to be self-aware, how can that help us, how can we work on this attribute that can help us become our true authentic self to serve others and HIM better? 

We have all said them, those well-intended common statements used to help and comfort others.  However, in most cases these statements do not help; they hinder.  Here are my top ten!

I can't do this all on my own, no I know, I'm no superman.   Let's talk about Superman Complex and Superwoman Syndrome. 

Discussion revolving around Ephisans 4:29 (NIV) and how important it is to understand an individual's needs.  

What are some of the roles and labels you assign to yourself?  Are you letting those define who you are? 

This episode discusses what we often say as Christians to struggling veterans.   It is based on an article from the team at Reboot Recovery titled "3 Things Christians Should Stop Saying to Veterans." https://rebootrecovery.com/3-things-christians-stop-saying-veterans/    

This episode digs into some of the struggles veterans, and often others, have with church.  We talk about self-reflection, PTSD, Moral Injury, and how you can draw closer to Christ. 

What is one of the key things you can do for your mental health?  Know your values! VIA Survey:  https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register  Personal Values Assessment:  https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/ 

Just a quick introduction episode to get started!